January 15, 2019

November 22, 2016

Donnelly, the lone Democrat elected statewide, says he is concerned about Sessions' commitment to civil rights. Sessions was rejected by the Senate for a federal judgeship in 1986 amid similar concerns. The Senate Judiciary Committee endorsed Sessions Wednesday for attorney general on an 11-9 party-line vote. He now faces a confirmation vote from the full Senate.

Donnelly also worries the Republican Alabama senator will support Trump efforts to stop refugees and visa-holders from entering the U.S.

Donnelly walks a delicate line as a Democrat in a red state and has previously broken rank with party leaders in Washington.